Pageant Hairstyles

Pageant Hairstyles: 18 Breathtaking Hairdos to Reach the Peak

“Don’t let your dreams be dreams”, This song reverberates among thousands of pageant contestants as they prepare to reach the top and flourish. There are many aspects they need to take care of for reaching their end game, and choosing a hairstyle to enhance their look is one of them.

Hairstyles play a big role in any beauty pageant. For this reason, it is very important to have a remarkable hairdo that will dazzle everyone. There are many pageant hairstyles out there but most of them have one common feature, volume.

No matter if it is a short hairstyle, a long hairstyle, or a braided style, it will need to look voluminous. For this reason, many of the pageant hairdos have different types of layers and wavy traces. It makes the hair look thicker and lush.

In this article, I will be discussing some hairstyles that are optimal choices for wearing in beauty pageants. Some of these hairdos are for short hair while most of them are for hair past the shoulders. These hairdos can help you reach your dream and climb to the peak.

18 Remarkable Pageant Hairstyles

Different pageant hairstyles are suited for different hair textures and hair lengths. I want you to have the best hairstyle that will enhance your beauty and get you closer to your dream. For that reason, I have created this list of 18 hairstyles that are optimal choices to wear in a beauty pageant and reach the top.

Mid Part Wavy U Shaped Layers

Mid Part Wavy U Shaped Layers

The first pageant hairstyle we will discuss is a wavy U shaped layers parted in the middle. This is a basic hairstyle that works for various competitions. The hairstyle is quite popular among beauty contestants for its simplicity. If you have thin hair, this hairdo can make your hair look voluminous.

Beauty contestants usually look for a simple but gorgeous hairstyle that can enhance their look alongside their makeup. For this reason, you will seldom see any contestant try an extravagant, complicated style unless it is the Miss World or Miss Universe pageant.

The hairdo is accomplished pretty easily. The hair is usually middle length which is cut in U shaped layers. It is better if you have naturally wavy hair. In that case, the hair is bruised properly and parted in the middle, and sprayed to keep the style intact. You can get this hairdo with straight hair as well by creating the wavy texture artificially.

Framing Side part with Alleviated Roots

Framing Side part with Alleviated Roots

 

Framing side part with alleviated roots is another hairstyle that is a prime choice for pageant contestants to wear in competitions. This hairdo is also pretty simple but gives the wearer a gorgeous look.

The hair is teased quite a bit to get the desired outcome. You can get this hairdo with wavy and straight hair. The main focus is given to the face framing bangs in the front and the wavy texture that makes the hair look voluminous. The root of the face framing bang is usually alleviated by using a gel that makes the hair look pompous.

Long Mid Part Blowout

Long Mid Part Blowout

Long mid part blowout is a great choice for women with kinky hair types who are looking to participate in a beauty contest. First, the hair is blown out by a hairdryer and it is parted in the middle to achieve the style.

By Blowout, kinky hair gets a bit straighter and becomes fluffy which bounces with every step. That makes this a very tempting pageant hairstyle. The long mid part hair fits every category that is required to be a great hairstyle. It is simple and makes the wearer look phenomenal.

Updo with Middle Part Bangs

Updo with Middle Part Bangs

Updo with middle part bangs is another hairdo that can help you reach your goal to the top. This hairstyle is also pretty easy to accomplish. The hair is divided into two sections. The first section is in the front and the second section is in the back. The front hair is parted in the middle and creates two face framing bangs.

The back section is brushed toward the back and twisted to create an updo by using hairpins. The hairstyle is pretty simple but makes the wearer look mesmerizing. It is an exceptional hairdo that can be worn in any beauty contest. This hairstyle looks amazing with straight and wavy hair.

Pinned Up Loose Curls

Pinned Up Loose Curls

Pinned up loose curls is an easy to accomplish hairstyle that looks gorgeous. In this hairstyle, the hair is first curled in spiral waves. Then the hair is pinned up in the middle to create an alleviation while the rest of the hair is left loosely.

This hairstyle is mainly achieved by curling the straight or wavy traces into curls. You can also accomplish this hair design with your naturally curly hair. It is better if you have at least medium length hair to successfully pull this hairstyle off. Make sure this suits your overall appearance before trying it out in a contest.

Mid parted Blonde Barrel Curls

Mid Parted Blonde Barrel Curls

Mid parted blonde barrel curls is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous hair designs that you can get for any pageant competition. The hairstyle looks stunning and is quite easy to do.

The main focus is given to the barrel curls. The barrel curls are first created in the lower half of the hair. The hair in the front is parted in the middle and the hair spray is used to keep the style set for a certain period. The hairdo works with both medium and long length hair.

Mid Parted with Long Wavy Traces

Long Voluminous Waves with Side Braid

Mid Parted with long wavy traces makes the wearer look captivating. It is a pageant hairstyle that is suited for long hair. This hairdo is pretty simple and easy to accomplish.

This hairdo is suited for long wavy traces as you can see. But you can also create artificial waves with your straight hair toward the ends to get this desired look. The hair is usually kept long for this hair design. For example, in this photo, the hair is going beyond the back. It might be a bit hard to maintain but it is worth it.

Long Voluminous Waves with Side Braid

Framing Side Part with Wavy Traces

We are going to discuss another wavy hairstyle with long hair. The hair design is called long voluminous waves with a side braid. This hairstyle is quite simple as well like most of the hairstyles discussed in this article.

The hair is braided in the side into a dutch braid while the rest of the hair is let loose. The long back reaching hair looks voluminous for the wavy texture. If you have straight hair, I would suggest you get a wavy texture artificially for this hairdo. It is worth the time.

Framing Side Part with Wavy Traces

Twin Dutch Braids

Framing side part with wavy traces is another great pageant hairstyle that can enhance your looks. This hairdo is easy to do as well. This hairstyle is suited for medium and short length hair.

The hair is cut in choppy layers to get voluminous thick strands. The hair is brushed carefully and a side part is created in the front. The hair is curled and wavy traces are created by using an iron curler. The hairstyle is simple but looks stunning. It is a go to hairstyle for beauty contestants and it is not getting out of trend any time soon.

Twin Dutch Braids

Bob Cut with Straight Bangs

Braids are usually not used that much in beauty contests. But they are often used for young girls’ competitions around the age of 10 to 12 years old. The hairdo that we are discussing is a braided style that is excellent for kids’ beauty pageants. It is called twin dutch braids.

The hair is usually parted into two sections and an individual identical braid is created from each section. The finished hairdo looks cute. For that reason, it is more suited for young girls instead for adults where the marking criteria are different. Give your girl this hairdo if she is participating in a competition.

Bob Cut with Straight Bangs

Slicked Back High Ponytail

A simple short bob cut with straight bangs can be the ideal hairstyle that you were looking for to reach your goal. This short length hairstyle is pretty simple. It looks phenomenal and can be an optimal choice for women with short hair.

The front hair is cut in straight bangs. Hair on the side and back is kept longer and reaches the shoulder. The hair is worn loosely. It is better to have straight hair for this hairstyle. You can also get a wavy bob cut which looks like a french bob cut. You will not be disappointed with the result.

Slicked Back High ponytail

French Mohawk Braid with Updo

A Slicked-back high ponytail is known for its professional look. But it can be worn in pageant competitions as well. It is also called the sleek ponytail. The hairdo is pretty simple which gives an elegant look.

The hair needs to be straightened for this hairstyle. The straight strands are slicked back and gathered around the crown. The side and back hair are gathered as well and tied into a ponytail. Hair gel is used for making sure no loose strands are untied. The hairstyle is flawless and makes the wearer stunning to look at.

French Mohawk Braid with Updo

Side Swept Pixie Cut

We are now discussing another hairstyle that uses a braided style to complete the hairdo. If we are being technical, it is a french mohawk braid with an updo. But there are some small differences between the french mohawk and the hairstyle that is given here.

The braid that is present in the front top is pretty subtle compared to the regular french mohawk braid. Other than that part, the hairstyle is identical. The hair is gathered around the nape and twisted into an updo. This hairstyle looks magnificent. It is a great choice for attending beauty pageants.

Side Swept Pixie Cut

Long Lush Waves with Mid Part

There are very limited short hairstyles that can be worn in a beauty pageant.  Side swept pixie cut is one of the rare hairdos that is an exception for its stylish appearance. The hair looks amazing and can be styled in various ways.

Almost everyone likes the side swept pixie cut with straight hair. You can get this hairstyle with wavy hair as well. It will make the hair look voluminous. This hair is brushed sideways to create the side part at the front. You can wear other accessories to make your hair look unique.

Long Lush Waves with Mid Part

Side Part Black Wavy Layers

The next hairdo that I am focusing on is another long length hairstyle that looks remarkable. This hair design is called long lush waves with a part in the middle. The hairstyle is quite popular among beauty competitors as a pageant haircut.

The hair needs to be long, almost reaching the lower back. The hair is mostly cut in a V shaped or U shaped layers. The hair is teased and wavy curls are created by an iron curler. The wavy bouncy traces is parted in the middle to finish the hairstyle. You can use hair spray for making sure that the hairstyle does not become untidy.

Side Part Black Wavy Layers

Gelled up Bangs with Chignon

The side part black wavy layers is another wavy layers hairstyle many contestants choose for pageants. This hair design is suited for black colored long wavy hair. This hairdo is pretty simple and easy to accomplish. The finished hairstyle looks spectacular.

The styling process is pretty similar to other side part hairstyles. The hair is cut in U shaped layers. The hairstyle can be worn with straight and wavy hair. The natural waves are parted in the front sideways and alleviated. This hairdo is a good choice for its volume and snazziness. You will not regret it.

Gelled up Bangs with Chignon

Gelled up Bangs with Chignon

 

A gel hairstyle is usually not worn by contestants in pageants but there is one hairdo that can be the exception. It is gelled up bangs with a chignon. The hairstyle is unique. The front hair is side parted with hair gel. The hair is well set. The side and back hair is gathered around the neck and made into a chignon.

The hairdo is pretty simple but looks magnificent. This hairdo can be worn with straight, wavy, and curly hair. The longer your hair is, the thicker your chignon will be. Because of the gel, the hairdo stays set for a long period.

Asymmetrical Layers with Bandana

Asymmetrical Layers with Bandana

The last hairdo that we are going to focus on is asymmetrical layers that are worn with a bandana. The hairstyle is pretty simple and amazing to look at. This hair design looks amazing with straight hair.

In a pageant, the use of scarves or bandanas is almost non-existent. But there are some categories or themed competitions where you need to get a unique look. You can use this asymmetrical layers with a bandana hairstyle for those occasions.

The hairdo will give you an outstanding look. You will not regret this hair design.

FAQ

Many of you might have some questions about pageant hairstyles. I am trying to answer some frequently asked questions to put your mind at ease. It may help you to find the information you were looking for.

Question: Is there any pageant hairstyle for short hair?

Answer: The answer to this question is yes. Even though most contestants wear their hair long, there are some short hairstyles like bob cuts, and short pixie cuts that can be worn in a pageant.

Question: Do all pageant hairstyles have wavy traces?

Answer: The answer to this question is no. There are many hairstyles like slicked back ponytail where the hair needs to be straight to accomplish the hair design.

Giving the strands a wavy texture indeed makes them voluminous to look at but that does not mean you can not wear them without the wavy flow. If you have thick locks, you can wear them without curling.

Concluding Statement

There are a lot of hairstyles that can be worn in a beauty pageant. Some of these hairstyles are for long hair while some are for medium length and some are for short ones. It does not matter what your hair type is, there are multiple pageant hairstyles for every hair type.

Amongst these hairdos, there are some similarities that most of them follow. Even though there are some short hairstyles, most of them are for long hair. Hairstyles with wavy traces are more trendy and liked by most beauty contestants.

But that should not force you to choose a hairstyle that does not suit your persona. It is preferable to get a short hairstyle if that enhances your beauty instead of following the trend. The same goes for hair texture as well. Get the pageant haircut that suits you and you will be unstoppable.

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